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Join Margot Gayle in Supporting the Landmarking of 63 Nassau Street, An Early Cast-Iron Building by James BogardusOn Tuesday, November 14, 2006, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission will be holding a public hearing on the designation of 63 Nassau Street as an individual landmark. The hearing will be held at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, 1 Centre Street at Chambers Street, 9th floor, and will begin about 11:30 am (it is recommended you arrive by 11:00 am). Margot Gayle, the world’s leading expert on cast-iron buildings and also one of the founders of the Victorian Society in America, has long attributed 63 Nassau Street to James Bogardus. Bogardus was a pioneer in the use of cast iron in architecture and was an early champion of the building material. Built c. 1860, 63 Nassau Street is one of just four remaining Bogardus buildings in NYC (the other three - 254 Canal Street, 75 Murray Street, and 85 Leonard Street, are all protected as landmarks). The building, still remarkably intact, is in danger of being demolished for a larger development, and support for its designation as a landmark is needed. To help, please voice your support, either in person on November 14, or in writing in advance of the hearing. For more information, visit these links: - Sample letter of support for 63 Nassau Street VSA Metropolitan Chapter c/o The Neighborhood Preservation Center 232 East 11th Street New York, NY 10003 Email the Metropolitan Chapter - Victorian Society in America. |
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